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CU02 URF

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

200,950 mi
Last recorded200,950 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 URF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 200,950 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 198,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 194,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 191,933 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 187,670 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

pad warning light on

Fail 23 Mar 2022 187,658 miles

Central Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust split and leaking front mounting bracket missing on front pipe (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear wishbone chassis mounting on inner sill side holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

pad warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2021 183,781 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 181,848 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2020 181,848 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 177,507 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess front hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 173,329 miles

Central hand brake spring link broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 173,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Central hand brake spring link broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 169,262 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 169,259 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 161,063 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear both rear brakes weaker than expected

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 161,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear both rear brakes weaker than expected

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 153,916 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 153,916 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 145,942 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 145,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 136,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front handbrake cable cover frayed but cords not frayed at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2013 136,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front handbrake cable cover frayed but cords not frayed at time of test

Fail 1 Mar 2012 125,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 125,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 116,276 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 116,276 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 104,418 miles

hand brake cable outer cover rubbed through at both guides

Fail 19 Mar 2010 104,418 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake cable outer cover rubbed through at both guides

Pass 13 Mar 2009 92,487 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 92,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,748 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 82,748 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,746 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,313 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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CU02 URF is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 146,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU02 URF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU02 URF is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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